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Xavier Romano, Board President

I am the Executive Director of Kappa Delta Rho National Fraternity and the President of the board of Euvalcree. I hold a B.A. from University of Oregon, a Master’s from Santa Clara University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco. I have had the opportunity to “experience the world” through my consultancy work in higher education, taking me to countries like Saudi Arabia, England, Poland, Germany, and others! I was a recipient for the Fraternity Chairman’s Medal for Excellence this past year. Kappa Delta Rho National Fraternity, founded 35 years ago, is the largest Latino-based multicultural collegiate Greek-letter organization with membership on 110 campuses from coast-to-coast. Utilizing my extensive and profound knowledge and experience, I advocate for, guide, mentor, and council our collegiate community to enhance outcomes at all levels.

I am filled with personal joy when I am able to provide access to the university environment and being able to mentor young Latino professionals. I am passionate about service to my community, of which Euvalcree is very much a part of. We provide a level of engagement and service in Eastern Oregon that is unmatched anywhere in Oregon. Even though I am located in Iowa, I support Euvalcree’s Executive Director and, through him, the staff and  programs.

Lucia Longoria, Board Member, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Portfolio Manager, CareOregon

I believe everyone in Oregon should have a shot at living a long, healthful, and joyous life. My lifelong work in support of the public’s health has instilled in me a passion for equity, justice, and inclusion.

I share with Euvalcree a strong belief in the power of community. Everyone has something worthwhile, wise, and meaningful to contribute toward living well and inclusively, together.

Master’s degree in public health with an emphasis on Health promotion, advocacy and social change. Manager of CareOregon’s equity, diversity, and inclusion enterprise portfolio since July 2022, and prior to that, over 26 years of public health civil service in disease prevention, health promotion, and health equity.

Mike McLaughlin, Board Treasurer

I love anything sports. I played both football and baseball in college at Portland State University, then baseball professionally. I have a passion for my community. I honor relationships established with the city, the school district, and all that is rural. I especially enjoy mentoring and serving our youth. I own three buildings on the national register of historic places; two of which are still under renovation. As a goal I would like to accomplish their completion and see their use as community assets. I love wine making, gardening, travel, dogs, and cats. i enjoy furthering my education with continued study of enology, meteorology, geology, astronomy, and psychology.

Euvalcree is like family to me. We serve families in Oregon with a variety of wrap around services aimed at helping the family. We do these services with love and respect for our clients. Many times, doing the hard work no one else can. I love serving on this board they are very special people, just like our staff, and our volunteers. That’s what Euvalcree means to me, Love and family.

Portland State University, Portland, Oregon; B.S.., Social Science, 1983.

Beaverton High School, Portland, Oregon; Graduated 1976.

Mayor City of Vale: 2009-2020. Governor’s Northeast and Greater Easter Oregon regional solutions advisory committee, representing cities less than 5000, Task force for economic development 2011-present. Rural development initiative board of directions 2014-present (past chairman of the board RDI)

Treasure Valley Community College budget board 2021-present.

FumMac, Inc., Vale, Oregon; President 1989-present

Rex Theater, owner Vale, Oregon; 1990-present.

 

Noelle Colby-Rotell, Board Member

I serve as Community Development Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) in Harney County, Oregon. I hold a Master’s in Communication Studies and feel honored to serve as a board member for Euvalcree. I promote healthy, resilient families and communities in Eastern Oregon and seek to connect people to resources to help them thrive.

I can see the steps of Euvalcree making a real difference in people’s and family’s lives. Euvalcree’s ability to engage and galvanize large numbers of people around issues and opportunities that make a difference in their daily lives is testimony to the organization’s relevance and importance in our community and beyond.

Amy Ashton-Williams, Board Member

My name is Amy, and I am the Executive Director of Oregon Washington Health Network (OWhN). OWhN’s mission is to integrate physical, mental, behavioral and public health services to improve health outcomes and health equity focusing on access, quality and cost effectiveness. Our vision is that citizens in Umatilla, Union, Morrow and Walla Walla Counties are the healthiest in the two state regions. As the Executive Director, I work with network members and community partners to better understand the gaps in healthcare and work to find funding to fill those gaps. I am passionate about serving and having healthcare services available for individuals who are stigmatized, marginalized and discarded by the medical community due to their diagnosis, ethnicity, race, or other factors that current societal thought deems them unworthy.

As a EUVALCREE board member, I see my work is to support and offer guidance to the Director and management team. As a fellow Director, I know that it can be difficult to manage a growing organization. Having a board that can critically evaluate your vision and work allows the Director to lead their team with confidence. I am new to this board but despite this, I think that one win has been the connections I have made with the Director and the other board members and our goal of improving services offered by EUVALCREE. Currently, I am an LCSW and a CADC II. I earned my B.S. from Eastern Oregon University, and my MSW from Walla Walla University

Gina Galaviz-Yap, Board Member, Juntos Statewide Director

As a first-generation college graduate, and daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico, I am passionate about increasing access to higher education. I believe that knowledge is power, and that it can transform and individual to benefit the community. Serving on this board allows me to stay connected to the needs of my community.

Euvalcree an agent of change for the various communities in Eastern Oregon. The community leads the organization, advocating for services and change needed to overcome the challenges uniquely faced by rural communities.

I have over ten year of experience higher education. Starting out in admissions and recruitment, I was previously a Director of Admissions at a small regional public university in Oregon. In my current role as the statewide director of Juntos, I oversee the Juntos program that engages with students and families across the state to increase high school graduation rates and Postsecondary access.

Jose Alfredo Hernandez- Board Member

Euvalcree holds significant personal and professional meaning for me. As a health insurance broker with a social work background, Euvalcree gives me the opportunity to stay rooted in my social work values and education while continuing to serve underserved communities. It reminds me of the work my mother did so many years ago in Nyssa, Vale, and Ontario, Oregon—areas that shaped who I am today. The mission of Euvalcree to empower communities through leadership, social capital, and advocacy resonates deeply with me, as it aligns with my own commitment to creating positive, lasting change. Being part of Euvalcree allows me to combine my passion for healthcare access, community development, and advocacy, while honoring the legacy of service that my mother embodied throughout her career.
 
Alfredo Hernandez’s passions and goals are deeply rooted in community empowerment, healthcare advocacy, mental wellness, and leadership. He is committed to bridging gaps in healthcare access for underserved communities, particularly the Latino population, and integrating his background in social work with his role in health insurance. Alfredo is passionate about helping small businesses and their employees navigate health benefits, ensuring they have access to necessary coverage and services. His work is driven by a desire to create positive social change, particularly in addressing health disparities, supporting domestic violence prevention, and advocating for marginalized voices. With years of leadership experience, Alfredo is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and being involved in community-driven initiatives. He strives to be an effective role model by prioritizing wellness, work-life balance, and personal growth while achieving mastery in the health insurance field. His goal is to expand his business and continue giving back by empowering others, creating lasting impact in the community, and helping individuals thrive both personally and professionally.
 
I graduated from Nyssa High School in 1990 and attended Eastern Oregon State University from 1990 to 1991. After taking a couple of years off, I re-enrolled at Boise State University in 1993, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1997. In 2007, I furthered my education at Northwest Nazarene University, completing my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2009. My career began at the Central District Health Department in 1997, where I worked in their newly funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. From 1997 to 1998, I was part of a grant-writing team that established Idaho’s first HIV/AIDS clinic. I then worked at the HIV Services Clinic from 1999 to 2010. In 2010, I transitioned to Centro de Comunidad Y Justicia as a community educator, leading a Latino/a HIV Teen Pregnancy Prevention program across the Treasure and Magic Valleys. From 2012 to 2016, I served as a therapist and group facilitator at Family Services Counseling Center, working in the mental health, addiction, and domestic violence offender intervention spaces. I continued this work at Recovery 4 Life and A New Path from 2016, which later became Trivium Life Services after being purchased in 2022. At Trivium, I served as the program supervisor for their Domestic Violence program. In 2022, I made a career shift to health insurance and now work full-time as a producer in the employee benefits arena, although I still facilitate domestic violence offender intervention groups part-time in the evenings.

Childcare Entrepreneurship Program

EUVALCREE works with local individuals that are interested in starting up their own home-based childcare. We offer guidance and support to obtaining all the necessary licenses, registrations, as well as support with the business development and start up.

Energy Trust Home Audit Program

Our Home Audit program is open to eligible Oregon residents that seek to improve the energy efficiency of their home; thus, reducing their energy expenses. Our staff schedules and conducts an audit of eligible homes to determine if the home can undergo improvements. After the audit, we will offer improvements with rebates and cash incentives that are available. Our goal is to save our clients hundreds of dollars while also maximizing the efficiency of their home energy usage!

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Roberto Gamboa, Director of Operations and Community Development

I currently act as the Director of Operations & Community Development for EUVALCREE, supporting rural and BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) community members in Eastern Oregon. I am passionate about making changes to our policies and systems to truly benefit our local communities that are not being served equally or equitably. I genuinely believe that the work I do with Euvalcree is essential and brings positive change.

I firmly believe that our work uplifts our communities in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as an organization, we have helped over 200 families with assistance like rent/mortgage, utilities, food, and other resources they needed to quarantine and isolate. This has brought an immense feeling of pride and joy. I currently hold an Associates in General Studies from Treasure Valley Community College.